What is 'LSE'? | Freetrade Dictionary

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LSE

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

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The data or information that is likely to impact a company's stock price.

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Volatility

A measure of how much the prices of an asset or index vary over time.

Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.

Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

A listed company run by a fund manager, investing mainly in private companies.e.

Rate of Return

Profit on an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment.

Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.

Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.

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